Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Supporting learning

• Support individuals and small groups with English, maths, PSHE, life skills and vocational activities under the direction of staff.
• Help prepare resources and learning spaces, explain tasks clearly and adapt support to students’ needs as directed.
• Encourage participation, independence and confidence, recognising effort and celebrating progress.
• Support agreed learning targets and SEND strategies; share observations with teaching staff to inform planning and review.
• Assist with practical sessions, including hair and beauty, childcare or health and social care, following staff instructions and activity risk assessments.

Supporting wellbeing and engagement

• Build consistent, respectful relationships and listen to students without judgement.
• Help students manage emotions and develop positive learning behaviours, using agreed approaches and seeking staff support when needed.
• Encourage attendance, participation and positive routines, sharing concerns promptly with the appropriate staff member.
• Support safe transitions, breaks and activities under the supervision arrangements set by the provision.

 Safeguarding and professional practice

• Complete safeguarding induction and training, follow the provision’s policies and report concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Be professionally curious about changes in attendance, presentation or behaviour; record factual observations and escalate concerns rather than investigate them.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and secure handling of student information. Never promise a student secrecy about a safeguarding concern.
• Follow health and safety procedures, risk assessments and agreed supervision arrangements. Report accidents, hazards and incidents promptly.
• Work within the limits of the apprentice role. Seek guidance and undertake specialist activities only after appropriate training and authorisation.

Teamwork and record keeping

• Work cooperatively with teachers, the SEND lead, pastoral staff and other colleagues to provide consistent support.
• Keep accurate records of learning, engagement and incidents as directed, using approved systems.
• Attend relevant meetings within agreed working hours and contribute observations constructively.
• Communicate with parents, carers, referring schools and professionals only as directed by the responsible staff member

Apprenticeship learning and development

• Attend East Durham College one day per month as part of the apprenticeship.
• Complete college work throughout the qualification, including assignments and portfolio evidence, meeting agreed deadlines.
• Participate in training, progress reviews and end-point assessment following the 18-month course and 3-month assessment timetable.
• Use feedback and supervision to develop skills, reflect on practice and identify areas for improvement.
• Complete any English and maths learning required by the training provider and applicable apprenticeship rules.
• College attendance and required off-the-job training, including college work, will be included within paid working hours. The employer and East Durham College will agree the monthly attendance day and study time within the term-time working pattern.

The apprenticeship involves attending East Durham College 1 day per month. 

Possibility of further training and/or a permanent position.

• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, identity verification and all safer recruitment requirements in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Inside Out North East Flourish is a girls-only alternative provision supporting students who need a different approach to education. Our therapeutic, trauma-informed and relational approach puts positive relationships at the heart of learning.